&lt;p&gt;Today marks 30 years since &lt;em&gt;Top Gun&lt;/em&gt;, the classic action film about
fighter pilots at a navy school in San Diego, first hit the silver screen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite receiving a mixed critical reception, the film went on to
achieve a worldwide box office total of US $354
million.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The intervening years have been kinder, with the film subsequently
winning a place on many top film lists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The film, which featured Tom Cruise in the role of fighter pilot
Maverick, has been credited with well and truly launching the superstar’s career.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumours of a sequel have been circulating since 2011.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Present day photos of the cast reveal significant changes to co-stars
Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer and others, with
Cruise alone appearing remarkably unaged.&lt;/p&gt;(Paramount Pictures/Getty)